deadlock (Meaning)
deadlock (n)
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
deadlock (n.)
A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deadlock
deadlock Sentence Examples
- The negotiation reached a deadlock when neither party was willing to compromise.
- The deadlock in the political debate seemed insurmountable, with both sides refusing to budge.
- The team's inability to agree on a strategy led to a deadlock in the decision-making process.
- The deadlock in the peace talks prolonged the conflict, much to the frustration of all involved parties.
- The deadlock in contract negotiations halted progress on the construction project.
- The courtroom was silent as the jury announced they were deadlocked in their decision.
- Despite numerous attempts at mediation, the labor dispute remained deadlocked.
- The deadlock in trade negotiations threatened to destabilize international relations.
- The company's board meeting ended in a deadlock when no consensus could be reached on the budget allocation.
- The deadlock in the United Nations Security Council prevented any action from being taken on the humanitarian crisis.
FAQs About the word deadlock
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possibleA lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward., A co
impasse, stalemate,halt, predicament, standstill, dilemma, standoff,gridlock, jam, logjam
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The negotiation reached a deadlock when neither party was willing to compromise.
The deadlock in the political debate seemed insurmountable, with both sides refusing to budge.
The team's inability to agree on a strategy led to a deadlock in the decision-making process.
The deadlock in the peace talks prolonged the conflict, much to the frustration of all involved parties.
